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Compare 6/90 and 7/30

6/90 is smaller than 7/30

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 6/90 < 21/90 or 6/90 < 7/30

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